Photographic-printing clip.



G. S. BARBER-IS.

PHOTOGRAPHIG PRINTlNG CLIP.

APPLICATION FILED AUG. 11, 1909,

Patented Dec. 29, 1914J 3 SHEETS-SHEET 1,

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G. S. BARBERIS. PHOTOGRAPHIG PRINTING CLIP.

APPLIGATIVON FILED AUG. 11, 1909.

1,122,357. Patented Dec. 29, 1914.

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APPLICATION FILED AUG. 11, 1909.

Patented Deo. 29, 1914.

3 SHEETSQSHBET 3 GIUSEPPE SILVESTRO BARBER-IS, OF SALUGGIA, ITALY.

PHOTOGRAPI-IIC-PRINTING CLIP.

Speccaton of Letters Patent.

PatentedDec. 29, 1914.

Application led August 11, 1909. Serial No. 512,395.

To all lw/zom t may concern Be it known that I, GIUSEPPE Sinvnsrno Ennemis, a subject of the King of Italy, residing at Saluggia, in the Kingdom of Italy, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Photographic-Printing Clips, of which the following is a speciiication.

The present invention relates to clips by means of which photographic copies may be easily and conveniently printed without the use of a frame but with the use of plates of glass or other negatives of the same size as the negative from which the print is to be made.

According to this invention, for printing positive photographs, it is only necessary to have at disposal, another negative or a glass plate of the same size as the original negative and a pair of clips hereinafter described which secure the two negatives or the negative and the supporting plate together, the sensitized paper lying between the negative and plate.

The negative and plate support are each preferably provided with a smooth and resistant sheet of paper, covering the gelatinized surface and guinmed thereon along one edge to form registering means. Between the said sheet of paper and the gelatinized surface of the negative, the sensitized sheet of paper is placed and behindL the same one or more sheets of paper or thin fabric is or are laid to form a resilient base or cushion. Against the sheet of paper guinmed to the negative and covering the sensitized paper, a plate of glass or other negative of the same size is disposed, care being taken that the edge of this negative or plate along which the sheet of paper is gummed, is at the opposite side of the edge of the negative along which its sheet of paper is gummed. The addition of a sheet of paper on the negative allows the examination of the sensitized paper during printing, this examination being effected by sliding the supporting plate on the negative. 1f paper which has to be developed to produce the image (gas light paper) is used, the gummed sheet described is not necessary, but it is useful to provide same to protect the gelatinized surface of the negative. The two negatives or negative and support are held together by one or more pairs of clips which are described with reference to the annexed drawings, in which,

Figure 1 is a back view of a pair of clips in position; Fig. 2 is an end view partly in section, Fig. 3 shows the negative and the plate support shifted in regard to one another to allow inspection of the sensitized paper; Fig. 3a is a perspective view illustrating the negative connected to the supporting plate by means of the clips, and in the position allowing thev inspection of thev sensitized paper; Fig. 4 is a transverse section of one of the clips; Fig. 5 is a plan view thereof; Fig. 6 shows two clips iitted into one another for shipment; Fig. 7 shows in elevation an envelop for printing on post cards and shows one of its applications to a negative; Fig. 8 is a vertical section of this envelop; Fig. 9 is a similar view to Fig. 1 illustrating the employment of a cord for increasing the pressure on the negative and for preventing the clips from becoming detached; Figs. 10 to 15, inclusive, illustrate modified forms of construction of the clips; Fig. 15"L illustrates the method of increasing the tension of the elastic band for the clip shoi'n in Fig. 15; Figs. 16 and 17 illustrate in plan and sectional side view, respectively, the clips shown in Figs. 10 and 11 in position for printing; Figs. 18 and 19 are two sections in front of one form of the clip, and illustrate two positions of the plate 16'; Figs. 20 and 21, respectively, are a cross section and a front elevation of a movable plate which can be mounted on a clip for increasing the elevation of the central projection; Fig. 22 is a cross-section of the clip shown in Fig. 10, showing the application of the movable plate illustrated in Figs. 2O and 21; Fig. 23 is a plan view of Fig. 22; Fig. 24 is a cross-section of the clip shown in Fig. 22, with the plate raised; Fig. 25 shows the shape of the card board lining plates.

As shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, each of the negatives 1 and 1 is provided with a sheet 2 and 2', of strong and smooth paper fixed at 3 to the edge of the negative and folded at 3, onto the outer side. Between the negative to be printed and the sheet 2, the sensitized paper is disposed and also a sheet or sheets forming an elastic cushion. Each of the clips 5 for holding the negatives together is formed of a metal plate having at one end or head a hook 6 adapted to engage the edge of the negative to be copied, and at or about the center, an elbow 7 (Figs. 2, 4, and 5) or a projection 7 (Fig. l0) which bears against the supporting plate. On the part between the hook or head and the elbow 7 or projection 7 are two lugs 8 under which an elastic-or partly elastic band 9 can be passed as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 8a, 9, 16, and 17, which band traverses the lugs 10 arranged on the heads of the hooks. The band 9 can be easily given the required tension since the fold or band formed between the lugs 10 and 8 suiiices to hold it in the xed position.

In the form of constructions shown in Figs. 1, 2, 16, and 17, the elastic band 9 is folded and stitched at its ends, this seam co-acting with the lugs 8 to form a stop so that the clip is joined to the band by .simply inserting it below said lugs 8 (see clip at the right in said gures.) Without this seam, the band 9 can be iiXed to a clip by passing it under the lugs 8 and 10 by folding it back on itself within the space comprised between these two lugs as shown in the clip at the left of the figures mentioned above. The hooks have arms l1, on which the band 9 takes support, said arms having hooks 12 in which a non-elastic cord 13 may be lodged (Fig. 9) which can be stretched more or less to prevent accidental detachment of the hooks when the plates are shifted, or to increase the pressure on the negative. L

In the forms of construction shown in Figs. 10, 11, and 13, the arm 11 is connected to the body of the hook by one of its lateral edges reinforced by folds 14 and having at the rear end notches 142 in which the non-elastic cord 13 is housed and fived, as shown in Fig. 16. The arm 11 can be connected to the body of the clip equally weil on one side or on the other. rFhe arms 11 could also be arranged on both sides of the body of the clip by strengthening the two lateral edges by folds 14 having grooves 142 or, as shown in Figs. 14 and 15, the reinforcement can be formed by wings 21 and the non-elastic cord 18 can be housed under the hooks 14 which can have notches 143.

A characteristic feature of the clips is the ease with which their pressure on the negative can be regulated. In Figs. 2 and 17, the pressure is increased by supporting one end of the band 9 in the lugs 10. In Figs. 14 and 15, the pressure is increased by folding the band 9 backward and hooking it in the notch 143 made at the side of the hook 14 (see Fig. 15a). To momentarily increase the pressure, for instance, when examining the print, the operator can grip the clips with one hand and press on the angles of the same, or if both clips cannot be gripped by one hand, pressure on one clip only, is suflicient. To reduce the pressure, it is sutlicient to lift the band 9 from the arm 1l toward the elbow 7 (F ig. 5) or to move it below the arm 11 as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 17.

It is evident that the inclination of the clips with regard to the surface of the negative will affect the pressure. The inclination will be slight in the case of thin plates but this can be overcome by using several supporting plates or by using clips of a special form.

With the assistance of the band, the height of the projection 7 can be modified since the projectioQ-32 which serves to also hold the spring 19 1n place, forms a support for the edge of the band 26. If the incline 8O is in contact with the projection 32, the height of the part-7 will not be changed, but if the incline 31 on the notch 27 on the opposite side is brought against the projection 82, the height of 7 will be increased.

The elasticity of the wings 28 and 29 allows of easily mounting and removing the band 26 which will be held in the desired position.

Theprojection 7 can be movably mounted on the clip so that by modifying the position of said projection, the inclination of the clip can be regulated with regard to the supporting plate. For this purpose, there is inserted in the clip, a piece 37 bent at a right angle, shown in cross-section and front view in Figs. 2O and 21, respectively, and having at one side an orifice 88, whereas at the other side the edge is notched and folded so as to form two upwardly directed lateral projections 41 and a central projection 42 directed downwardly. rIbis piece 37 is mounted on the clip, as shown in Figs. 22 and 23, that is to say, the projection 42 is passed through the orifice 43 in the wall of the clip, said piece being held in place by the projection 82, engaging in the orifice 38. The projections 41, also serve for holding fast, the plate 18 by means of the projections 40 of the clip. To lift the piece 37 for the purpose of increasing the inclination of the clip relatively to the supporting plate, a piece 89 (Fig. 24) is inserted between the piece 37 and the body of the clip, thus causing it to take the position shown in this figure.

For the purpose of using the clips with plates of small size, it is also necessary to reduce the projection of hook 6 so that it will not limit the field of action of the light on the negative. For this purpose, one or more metal or other plates 18 can be arranged in the clip and held in place by a spring 19 or by an elastic band or directly fixed on the inner surface of the clip.

these plates are of card board, they protect the edges of the negatives and they can be extended along the bottom of the hook 6, as is the case With the plate shown in crosssection in Fig. 25.

' The clips lit conveniently into one another for packing, as shown in Figs. 6 and 12, lateral displacement being prevented by the interengagement of the parts.

A film can be printed by disposing a piece ofglass in front thereof. For printing post cards Where the card may be larger than the negative, the sensitized paper is inserted in an opaque pocket on one side of which is an opening 22 and corresponding with said opening on the inner face of the opposite side of the pocket is a thickened part Q2 of paper or fabric causing the sensitized paper to be closely pressed against the negative. The pocket can be pasted with its back on the sheet of paper 2 or with its front face on the negative, especially when using gas light paper which has to be developed.

As a rule, a pair of clips With the elastic connection is suficient for holding a negative and the paper support together for printing purposes, but it is obvious that more than one pair can be used. lVhen the print is to be examined, only one pair of clips is left on, and the plate support is slid on the negative as shown in Fig. 3, care being taken to uncover the edge of the negative Where the sheet 2is not attached. To facilitate the sliding movement, the pressure of the clips is reduced, as previously described, said clips being held in place by hand or by means of the non-elastic cord 13. lVith these clips, the print can be uncovered to a considerable extent for purposes of examination, displacement With regard to the negative, being prevented by the gummed sheet 2. The clips can be made of metal, Wood, vulcanite, or other suitable material.

What I claim as my invention and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is 1. A device for use in printing photographs comprising clips each having a hook at one end, a projection at the middle and an arm at the other end, an elastic band connecting said clips, and means carried by the latter for attaching the said elastic band.

2. A device for use in printing photographs comprising clips each having a hook at one end, a projection at the middle and an arm at the other end, means for increasing` the height of said projection, an elastic band connecting said clips, and means carried by the latter for attaching the said elastic band.

3. A device for use in printing photographs comprising clips each having a hook at one end, a projection in the middle and an arm at the other end connected to the body of the clip by means of a lateral reinforced edge, an elastic band connecting said clips, means for attaching said elastic band to said clips, a non-elastic band, and means for attaching said non-elastic band to said clips.

4. A device for use in printing photographs comprising clips each having a hook at one end, a projection at the middle and an arm at the other end, bands connecting the clips, means on the clips for increasing the height of the central projection, and means for attaching the connecting bands.

5. Clips for use in printing positive photographs each Ahaving a hook at one end, a projection in the middle and an arm at the other end and adapted to be interengaged in pairs, means for increasing the height of the central projection, an elastic band, and means for fixing the elastic band to connect the clips.

6. A device for use in printing photographs comprising clips each having a hook at one end, a projection at the middle and an arm at the "other end, an elastic band connecting said clips, and means carried by the clips for attaching said elastic band.

7. A device for use in printing photographs comprising clips each having a hook at one end, a projection at the middle and an arm at the other end, an elastic band connecting said clips, means carried by the clips for attaching said elastic band, a nonelastic band, and means for attaching said non-elastic band to the clips.

S. A device for use in printing photographs comprising clips each having a hook at one end, a projection at the middle and an arm at the other end, means for increasing the height of said projection, an elastic band connecting said clips, and means carried by the clips for attaching said elastic band.

9. A device for use in printing photographs comprising clips each having at one end a hook, a projection at the middle and an arm at the other end, plates inserted in the hook, an elastic band connecting the clips, means for attaching the elastic band with the desired tension, a non-elastic band, and means for attaching said non-elastic band.

10. A device for use in printing photographs comprising clips each having at one end a hook, a projection at the middle and an arm at the other end, plates inserted in the hook, means for maintaining in place said plates, an elastic band connecting the clips, means for attaching the elastic band With the desired tension, a non-elastic band, and means for attaching said non-elastic band.

11. A device for use in printing photographs comprising clips 'each having at one the clips, and means for attaching the oonend a hook, a projection in the middle and neoting bands. an arm at the other end and adapted to be In testimony whereof I have signed my interengaged in pairs, bands for connecting name to this specification in the presence o 5 the clips, and means for attaching the contWo subscribing Witnesses.l nectinor bands.

12. device for use in printing photo- GIUSEPPE SILVESTRO BARBERIS' graphs comprising clips each having a hook 'Vitnesses at One end, :i projection at the middle and SECONDO CORM-7 10 ztn arm at the other end, bands connecting MGR. CARLO CORTA.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of;` Il a'ezga'ts` Washington, D. C. 

